Kevin Van Hentenryck, born on May 28, 1953, in Oak Park, Michigan, achieved instant cult status for his portrayal of Duane Bradley, a nerdy and engagingly guileless character, in Frank Henenlotter's low-budget horror splatter gem, Basket Case.
Kevin began his acting career in 10th grade and was influenced by his uncle, a performer in radio, television, and movies, and his aunt, who had acted in a soap opera for many years. He graduated from Ferndale High School in 1972.
Van Hentenryck met Henenlotter while attending the American Academy of Dramatic Art in New York City, where he eventually landed his first substantial lead role in Basket Case. He brought a unique blend of sweet wide-eyed innocence and charming awkwardness to the part of Duane, making him a memorable on-screen presence.
Kevin reprised his role as Duane in the two Basket Case sequels and had a cameo appearance in Henenlotter's Brain Damage. He also gave a hilarious performance as a deranged psycho in the horror comic short The Catskill Chainsaw Redemption.
Outside of acting, Kevin has had a successful career as a self-taught sculptor, showcasing his artistic talents beyond his work on screen.
Kevin Van Hentenryck's career has been marked by his versatility, both in his acting and sculpting, making him a unique and talented individual in the entertainment industry.
